Student IMPACT

August 20-23, 2015

What is IMPACT?

Impact is an orientation program planned and conducted by upper class students at Harding. We know how important it is to start your college career on a high note. That's why we are so fired up! IMPACT will get you off to a great start and make an impact on your life at Harding. Approximately 200 upperclassmen will be here to answer all of your questions, help orient you to Harding University, and see to it that you have a good time.

Benefits and advantages of participation:

Become acquainted with other new students. You will have an opportunity to meet new friends, as well as teachers, with whom you will spend the next four years.

Experience college life for the first time and not be pressed into your first day of classes immediately upon arriving. You'll have these days to meet people, explore campus, find your classrooms, learn about and experience Harding life, and prepare yourself for when classes do begin.

Learn about student and academic organizations on campus, service projects, clubs, student association, and other activities and opportunities for involvement at Harding.

For more information on IMPACT, please email us at impact@harding.edu or call us at 501-279-5948.

Who goes to IMPACT?

Impact is required of all incoming new freshmen and transfer students. However, a few exceptions include to this include those students involved in some of Harding's collegiate sports teams and official musical groups.

Because Harding has a strong and active choral program, a special Choral IMPACT is organized for those intending to audition for Chorus or Concert Choir that weekend. If you intend to audition for one of these, please indicate this on the registration form. For more information about Harding's choral program, For more information about Harding's choral program, go to www.harding.edu/music and click the ensembles.

How to Signup

IMPACT is only open to those who are fully accepted to Harding University and who are planning to attend in the fall. Registration for Stampede automatically signs you up for Impact. If you have not completed the application process or are unsure of your admissions status, please contact your Admissions Counselor.

You can follow the link on the left titled "IMPACT Confirmation" to get to the form. Please complete the form and you will receive an email within the next couple of days to confirm a successful confirmation.

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Cost

Costs associated with Student Impact will be included on the fall semester billing statement as part of the First Year Experience (FYE) fee.

In addition to Student Impact related housing, meals, activities, t-shirt and student planner, the FYE fee cover's expenses connected with other first year student events and activities including Summer Stampede, HU Square 1 Retreat and the year-end FYE Dinner.

What activities are available for Parents?

Not only will IMPACT orient students to their new lives at Harding, it will benefit their parents as well. There will be a program designed to help them understand what college will be like for their child. Harding's upcoming president, Dr. Bruce McLarty, and various deans and guest speakers will speak with the parents in informative sessions. Current students will also be available to offer their views of Harding and answer any questions parents might have. A free dinner will be provided for the parents on Friday night.

2014 Parents Schedule

Thursday, August 14

9:00 am - 6:00 pm IMPACT check in and registration in the BENSON AUDITORIUM LOBBY[Students MUST check in with us to receive schedule, packet and meal pass for Impact]

Friday, August 15

9:00 am Convocation in the Benson Auditorium with students10:00 am-2:30 pm Hospitality Room open for relaxation, refreshments and your chance to enter a drawing for Walmart gift cards! Located in the Regions Room 206 (Heritage Center)Compliments of Alumni, Parent Relations and Women for Harding

7:00 pm Devotional and worship in the Benson Auditorium - Logan Light, Director of Campus Life

8:00 pm Impact Spectacular Talent Show - Benson Auditorium

Housing and Meals

Housing in university residence halls is available for students only. Since students are moving into the rooms they were assigned for the fall semester, there are none available for parents or friends. Parents may contact the Heritage Inn toll-free at 1 888-766-2465 to make their own arrangements.

The cafeteria will be open to Impact participants beginning Friday at breakfast and will serve three meals a day.

Other Helpful Info

Immunization Requirements

Each Harding student is required to submit proof of two immunizations against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). This information must be on file in the Admission Office before you may register for classes, as Arkansas law prohibits you from attending class until your records have been received. Therefore, a registration hold will be placed on your academic account which will prevent you from being able to register for classes until records are received.

Immunization records may be faxed to 501-279-4129, scanned and emailed to admissions@harding.edu, or mailed to

Harding UniversityAdmissions OfficeBox 12255Searcy, AR 72149-5615

CLEP and AP

The Testing Office handles all CLEP and AP exams and policies. CLEP exams are given daily, by appointment in the Testing Office. The office is located in the Pryor/England Science 114. CLEP information can be found on their webpage. You can also contact Tina Gould at testing@harding.edu or by calling 501-279-4415.

Degree Information

To learn more about what majors and minors are offered by Harding you can go to the Harding Catalog to learn about degree requirements and course descriptions.

Calendar

To learn more about upcoming Harding events, such as Homecoming or Parent Weekend, you can go to the Harding Calendar.

Student Life

More information about student life, chapel, resident life, social clubs, etc. check with Student Life.